Programs & Leagues
TGCA Adult/Senior Programs
TGCA programs have something for everyone! Check out our Fall 2025 programs below
As a community association, part of our mission is to provide community amenities combined with an array of programs like yoga, various leagues, a drop-in quilting group, a tables top games club, a seniors social group, and art classes in North Calgary.
We are consistently building on our programs to suit the needs of residents in Thorncliffe and Greenview.
If you have a suggestion for a program or you’d like to lead a committee or group, please contact Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Please see the current terms and conditions of your league play or program participation here
Adult/Senior Programming at the TGCA
Hatha Yoga | Drop-in to any Fall 2025 class
Click below to register for yoga:
Hatha Yoga is a mindful, lightly flowing class that builds strength, flexibility and breath work. Luann teaches an alignment-based flow – using breath to link the poses together. It is important to build strength and balance, as well as the flexibility that yoga is known for. This is an intermediate class but beginners are welcome to come and learn. Meet some nice folks who have realized the value of a yoga practice in their lives at Hatha Yoga at the TGCA.
The known physical and mental benefits of yoga practice are many. Here are just a few you can look forward to:
- Increased fitness
- Reduced symptoms of depression
- Pain relief
- Emotional stability
- Mental acuity development
- Better sleep
- Reduced inflammation and stress response
Fall 2025 sessions
Tuesday sessions are in the Thorncliffe room at 7:15 – 8:15 pm
Tuesday session 1: Sept. 9 – October 21 | 7 dates | registration open Aug. 18 – Sept. 5 | fee $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members | Oct. 7 classes in multipurpose room, please meet in the main lobby
Tuesday session 2: Oct. 28 – Dec. 16 | 7 dates – no class Nov. 11 | registration open Oct. 10 – 24 | fee $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members
Friday sessions are in the Thorncliffe room at 10:30 – 11:30 am
Friday session 1: Sept. 12 – Oct. 24 | 7 dates | registration open Aug. 18 – Sept. 5 | fee $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members | Oct. 10 classes in main hall/gymnasium, west side closest to the office
Friday session 2: Oct. 31 – Dec. 12 | 7 dates | registration open Oct. 10 – 24 | fee $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members
Location
Classes are in the Thorncliffe Room, which is right beside the admin office in the main lobby on the south side of the TGCA facility.
Pricing
Registration fee is $10 each class for members and $15 for non-members.
Drop-in fee is $12 for members and $18 non-members. Luann, the instructor, will take cash only on Tuesdays but you can pay in the office on Fridays with cash, credit or debit.
What you’ll need
Bring a yoga mat and any props that you may need in your practice and wear something comfortable.
Memberships
$15 annually for residents of Thorncliffe & Greenview, as well as the greater Calgary area. This is a TGCA program, so you’ll get a 1/3 discount as a member. Please purchase or renew your membership here.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration and payment, please contact Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
To pay online
If you are a member, please sign into your account and then return to this page. More info on signing into your account here. Click on the option that you’d like and add the classes you’d like to your cart. When you are happy with what’s in your cart, click checkout. This will bring you to the payment page.
All prices are subject to GST.
Chair Yoga | registration for session 2 open, drop in at any class
Join us for a 1-hour yoga practice that will include modified yoga poses, with the support of the chair, breathwork, and mindfulness. Our experienced instructor will provide adaptations for all-levels, including gentle poses within the chair and standing with the support of the chair. Our classes are a great way to engage with your community while finding gentle movement for yourself.
This class will increase your range of motion and improve strength and flexibility, you’ll learn stretches and create balance in both your body and mind while combining a fusion of general exercise and yoga while seated, with an option to do standing poses too. It’s a great class for those that aren’t as mobile or are looking to get some exercise in a low-impact environment.
Instructor bio: Meet Stephanie. Her yoga career began in 2021 and since then she hasn’t looked back! As the owner of the Alberta Yoga College, yoga is fundamental in her life, enabling her to share her passion each day throughout the community. She is a 200HR E-RYT and 500HR RYT certified yoga teacher. She specializes in yoga education – training yoga teachers, chair and modified yoga for aging adults, persons with limited mobility, and persons with disabilities, as well as the practices of wheel and aerial yoga.
Fall 2025 session information
NEW!! Tuesday sessions, 10 – 11 am
Tuesday session 1: Sept. 9 – Oct. 14 | 6 dates | registration open Aug. 18 – Sept. 5 | $60 for TGCA members, $90 for non-members | Oct. 7 classes in main hall/gymnasium, west side closest to the office
Tuesday session 2: Oct. 28 – Dec. 16 | 7 dates | no class on Nov. 11 | registration Oct. 10 – 24 | $70 for members, $105 for non-members
Thursday sessions, 10 – 11 am
Thursday session 1: Sept. 11 – Oct. 16 | 6 dates | registration open Aug. 18 – Sept. 5 | $60 for TGCA members, $90 for non-members | Oct. 9 classes in the 5600 Room, east-side entrance, middle section of the building
Thursday session 2: Oct. 30 – Dec. 11 | 7 dates | registration open Oct. 10 – 24 | $70 for TGCA members | $105 for non-members
Registration
You may register for this class online, in the office or over the phone. If you miss the registration window, you can pay drop-in in the office before class.
Register in the office/over the phone
The TGCA office is located in the south building off of the main lobby. Registrants may pay with cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard in person.
To register over the phone, call 403-274-6840, and we can register you with either Visa or Mastercard payment.
Register online
If you are a member, please ensure that you are logged into your account. Here’s the account overview for your reference.
When you are logged in, return to this page click on the registration option at the top of the section and add your choice to your cart. Review your cart and proceed to checkout.
Members – If you are logged into your membership account, you can proceed to checkout and pay with Visa or Mastercard.
Non-members – If you’re not a member, you’ll need to fill in all the information in the checkout page and then your Visa or Mastercard information to pay and register.
Location
This class takes place in the Thorncliffe Room-beside the office across from the main hall. The room has access for those with disabilities via the ramp and sliding doors at the main lobby entrance on the south east side of the building. Please also find persons with disabilities parking on this side of the building.
Attire & Equipment
Participants should wear comfortable fitness or leisure clothing and appropriate shoes for a fitness activity, and will require a yoga mat if intending to participate in the standing aspects of the programming.
Pricing
Registered pricing: Registered classes cost $10 per date for members & $15 per date for non-members.
Drop-in: This class is open for drop-in. Drop-in is $12+GST and non-members $18+GST. Those paying drop-in may do so in the office with cash, debit or credit.
Membership
Become a member at the TGCA and save! Annual memberships are only $15 for residents and non-residents of Thorncliffe Greenview. Purchase your membership here.
Already a member? Find your membership account here.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the programming and community engagement coordinator, Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcalcalgary.com or 403-274-6840 ext. 100.
Adult Art Classes | Fall 2025 class details below
Learning a new method of expression is a great way to explore your creativity, meet new people in the community and keep your mind keen while relieving stress. The TGCA will feature various forms of artistic classes in Fall 2025, and we invite you to come and communicate what’s in your mind through line, colour and form while expanding your self-confidence and skill in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.
Where? All art classes are in The Horizon Room, in the mid-section of the centre. Wheelchair accessible and washrooms adjacent. See entrance map at the bottom of this page.
When? Adult art classes are Wednesdays at 7 – 8:30 pm & Saturdays at 1 – 3 pm.
Class size is maximum 8 registrants per class, due to small class sizes and structure, drop-in is not available for these classes.
Materials are not included in the class fees and students will need to bring supplies to class. Please see materials list per class below. All materials chosen by the instructor are intended to fit a budget.
Fees are specific to each class. Painting class fees are more than pastels because it’s a longer class. See class descriptions for prices below. GST will be added to your total at checkout.
Registration When registration is open, you can click on the registration link under the class title to register online or come into the office and register in person.
Members get a 1/3 discount! See the membership info and sign up here. Sign into your account here.
Instructor, A.S. Helwig bio: Alice was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. From an early age she drew and painted. In fact, she has painted in acrylics since she was twelve years old when she painted in the coulee hills close to her family home. She took a two-year commercial art program at Medicine Hat College and then a Bachelor of Education Degree (with Distinction) from the University of Lethbridge. Looking for adventure Alice moved to Fox Lake, a remote native village in Northern Alberta. There she taught English and art while maintaining a studio in her home. Alice remains an art educator and studio artist. She teaches art to adults and children and gives workshops to adult groups. You might have even seen her teaching painting on Canvas, a show that aired for three seasons on Shaw TV’s Channel 10. Her work is in many private and public art collections. Helwig attended the Banff Centre of Arts in self-directed residencies in 2005 and 2008.
See her work here: https://www.helwigart.com/
Fall 2025 class information & registration
Wednesday evening classes
Draw with Chalk Pastel | registration now closed
Fees per class: $90 for members | $135 for non-members
Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 pm | 6 dates, Sept. 24 – Oct. 29
This Wednesday night pastel class with A.S. Helwig teaches chalk pastel techniques for all skill levels. Participants will learn compositional skills, blending methods, and key art concepts while creating individual projects. No experience is necessary, so come and learn about this wonderful and forgiving medium.
Materials required for this class here.
Draw with Oil Pastel | registration open Oct. 15 - 31
Fees per class: $90 for members | $135 for non-members
Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm | 6 dates, Nov. 5 – Dec. 10
Join artist A.S. Helwig in this beginner-friendly oil pastel class to learn essential techniques in value, colour and composition. Explore still life, landscape and portraiture while developing confidence and creating vibrant artworks. This class is suitable for all skill levels, so come and explore this classic medium.
Materials required for this class here.
Saturday afternoon classes
Introduction to Acrylic Paint | registration now closed
Fees per class: $120 for members | $180 for non-members
Saturday, 1 – 3 pm | 6 dates, Sept. 27 – Nov. 1
Join A.S. Helwig’s acrylic painting class to learn about essential techniques, composition, colour theory, and acrylic mediums. This supportive course encourages personal creativity, helping artists of all levels develop original paintings through practical exercises. And for more experienced painters, you may discover new ways to bring your paintings to life.
Materials required for this class here.
Landscape Painting in Acrylic | registration open Oct. 15 - 31
Fees per class: $120 for members | $180 for non-members
Saturday, 1 – 3 pm | 6 dates, Nov. 8 – Dec. 20 | no class on Nov. 15
Translate the beauty of nature into your own expressive landscape painting. This landscape painting class for all levels of experience teaches you how to capture nature by breaking it down into simple shapes. You will learn how to use your own photo references effectively, and explore composition, colour mixing, and values to create depth, as well as techniques like dry brush and glazing.
Materials required for this class here.
Fall 2025 Drop-in Quilting Group
Fall 2025 Drop-in Quilting Group Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm in the Thorncliffe Room | $12+tax
Nothing brings the idea of comfort to mind quite like a vibrant, inviting and cozy quilt. Why not make your own? The quilting program is a great place to meet some like-minded, crafty folks in the area. There are several quilters that participate in this small program that have plenty of knowledge to share and stories to tell.
This is a TGCA members’ program, which requires a membership to participate. Become a member here. If you are already a member and need to renew, please follow the instructions on the membership overview page to login and renew.
This program takes place in the Thorncliffe Room on Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm, so there’s lots of time to spread out and get some opinions on your latest project. The room is very large, and there are 3’x 6’ tables provided to put your materials and machine on.
There is an iron and ironing board provided by the group leader, Shelley.
Coffee is provided free of charge at each quilting day.
Participants can pay with cash, VISA, MasterCard or debit at the office, which is right next to the Thorncliffe room.
Quilting dates
Fall 2025: Sept. 17 – Dec. 17 | no quilting on Oct. 8
If you have any questions, you can call Vanessa, 403-274-6840 or email v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Seniors' Coffee Talk
Enjoy some coffee and company on Tuesdays; it’s pay what you can and all are welcome!
Coffee Talk is a great place to meet some new folks from the neighbourhood
Come and enjoy some coffee or tea, biscuits, and company in the boardroom on Tuesdays. There’s a variety of board games, puzzles and playing cards for participants to use. Come by yourself, meet a friend there, meet some new people, or connect with old friends. Enjoy some refreshments and the company of your neighbours or strike up a conversation with someone you haven’t met before. Creating new connections in the community is what Coffee Talk is all about.
When: Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: the TGCA boardroom, south building beside the main lobby sliding doors.
What: coffee, tea, biscuits, games and conversation.
Who: seniors (loosely defined) – age is not important, just bring your enthusiasm!
Fee: pay what you can, tin next to the coffee and biscuits (Toonie suggested).
Entertainment: Puzzles, board games, cards and magazines provided. Please feel free to bring group activities to share with other Coffee Talkers.
Coffee Talk program guidelines: Program participants are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect. Please come to the office and tell our programming and community engagement coordinator, Vanessa, if someone is being unkind or disruptive. Please put your games and puzzles back in the box by 12:30 pm and leave on the table.
If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa, 403-274-6840, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com
Out of the Box Games Club
Out of the Box Games Club Join us Thursday evenings for tabletop games, all are welcome!
Out of the Box Games Club is your go-to spot for tabletop fun! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, join us for a night of strategy, laughter, and good company.
Each week, we feature a fun selection of board games/card games like: Seven Wonders, Magic: the Gathering, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Citadels and more! Want to learn Magic: The Gathering? We’ve got 40- and 60-card decks ready for teaching and mini-tournaments—so whether you are a beginner or looking for others to play in the community this club is for you!
Got a favourite game but need more players? Bring it along and let’s play!
This is an inclusive, friendly gathering. All are welcome and a TGCA membership is not required to participate.
When: Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm
Where: the TGCA boardroom, south building beside the main lobby sliding doors.
What: Tabletop Games! Board games, card games.
Who: adults and youth (14+) – age is not important, just bring your enthusiasm!
Fee: $2 cash only. Please bring exact change, if possible. This is a drop-in club. No registration required.
TGCA Out of the Box Games Club guidelines:
• Club participants are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
• Please treat games that are shared with care.
• Games club leaders are neighbourhood residents Sierra and Krista. They will be on site to provide guidance in learning new games or just playing your fav ones.
• Games provided by club leaders but please feel free to bring your favourite game with you.
• Game play will begin shortly after 7 pm, so please try to be on time to make sure everyone is included in the evening’s activities.
If you have any questions about this club, please email Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.